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Evaluating health care using goal attainment scaling
1Oxfordshire Learning Disability NHS Trust, Oxford.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|October 20, 1998
Summary
Goal attainment scaling offers a valuable method for evaluating patient care outcomes. Despite its age, this technique remains highly relevant for modern healthcare practices and patient-centered goal setting.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Outcomes Research
- Clinical Evaluation Methods
Background:
- Goal attainment scaling (GAS) was introduced over 30 years ago as a method for assessing care outcomes.
- Despite its historical significance, GAS is currently underutilized in contemporary healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To re-evaluate the utility and relevance of goal attainment scaling in current healthcare.
- To advocate for the adoption of GAS in modern patient care and outcome measurement.
Main Methods:
- This paper presents a conceptual argument for the reintroduction of GAS.
- It reviews the foundational principles of GAS and its potential applications.
Main Results:
- The core principles of GAS are adaptable to diverse modern healthcare contexts.
- The technique facilitates individualized, patient-centered outcome evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Goal attainment scaling provides a robust framework for measuring progress towards patient-defined goals.
- Its systematic approach enhances the evaluation of care effectiveness and patient satisfaction, meriting renewed consideration in clinical practice.